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  1. Troops deployed after Philippine massacre: military

    Troops deployed after Philippine massacre: military

    AFP - Tuesday, November 24

    MANILA (AFP) - - Hundreds of extra troops have been deployed in the southern Philippines after gunmen believed linked to a local politician kidnapped and killed at least 22 people, a military spokesman said Tuesday.

  2. Philippine troops kill militant commander

    AP - Friday, November 20

    MANILA, Philippines - Philippine troops killed a senior commander of al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf militants wanted for kidnappings and bombings amid an ongoing offensive, the military said Friday.

  3. Pacquiao eyes megafight with Mayweather

    Pacquiao eyes megafight with Mayweather

    AFP - Monday, November 16

    LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) - - Manny Pacquiao hopes his stunning victory Saturday over Miguel Cotto will put him in line for a mega welterweight showdown against Floyd Mayweather in 2010.

  4. Miracle Aussie baby beats rare condition in world first

    AFP - Friday, November 6

    MELBOURNE (AFP) - - A "miracle" Australian baby has become the first person cured of a rare and deadly brain-melting condition after doctors gambled on an experimental drug tested only on mice, they said on Thursday.